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==In conclusion== | ==In conclusion== | ||
I don't expect to deter any enthusiasts or change the minds of current community members. But the negative aspects of microtonality are real, and need to be acknowledged. People entering the field need to be aware of them, and need to | I don't expect to deter any enthusiasts or change the minds of current community members. But the negative aspects of microtonality are real, and need to be acknowledged. People entering the field need to be aware of them, and need to think good and hard about whether the rabbit-hole is actually appealing enough to justify the sacrifices that will be made. | ||
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//"...the fact of the matter is the microtonal community is desperate for music, and will laud output of any quality."// | //"...the fact of the matter is the microtonal community is desperate for music, and will laud output of any quality."// | ||
True, but I think it has more to do with maintaining congeniality in a community of people with very different musical backgrounds than with desperately encouraging composers to use microtonal tunings. | True, but I think it has more to do with maintaining congeniality in a community of people with very different musical backgrounds than with desperately encouraging composers to use microtonal tunings. | ||
//"12-TET is actually and objectively the best ET"// | //"12-TET is actually and objectively the best ET"// | ||
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I don't expect to deter any enthusiasts or change the minds of current community members. But the negative aspects of microtonality are real, and need to be acknowledged. People entering the field need to be aware of them, and need to | I don't expect to deter any enthusiasts or change the minds of current community members. But the negative aspects of microtonality are real, and need to be acknowledged. People entering the field need to be aware of them, and need to think good and hard about whether the rabbit-hole is actually appealing enough to justify the sacrifices that will be made.<br /> | ||
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<em>&quot;...the fact of the matter is the microtonal community is desperate for music, and will laud output of any quality.&quot;</em><br /> | <em>&quot;...the fact of the matter is the microtonal community is desperate for music, and will laud output of any quality.&quot;</em><br /> | ||
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True, but I think it has more to do with maintaining congeniality in a community of people with very different musical backgrounds than with desperately encouraging composers to use microtonal tunings. <br /> | True, but I think it has more to do with maintaining congeniality in a community of people with very different musical backgrounds than with desperately encouraging composers to use microtonal tunings.<br /> | ||
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<em>&quot;12-TET is actually and objectively the best ET&quot;</em><br /> | <em>&quot;12-TET is actually and objectively the best ET&quot;</em><br /> | ||
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Also probably true but it is not <strong>so much better</strong> than alternatives as to warrant <strong>exclusive use</strong>.</body></html></pre></div> | Also probably true but it is not <strong>so much better</strong> than alternatives as to warrant <strong>exclusive use</strong>.</body></html></pre></div> | ||